Secured full ACQUITTAL for Denis M. Field, former Chief Executive Officer of BDO Seidman, in the largest tax shelter prosecution in United States history. The Department of Justice charged Mr. Field with participating in a conspiracy to design, market, and implement fraudulent tax shelters resulting in $7 billion in fraudulent tax losses. At trial, Mr. Field was represented by Sharon McCarthy of Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP and Mr. de Castro. After 8 weeks of trial in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Mr. Field was acquitted of all charges.

Defending members of law firms charged with conspiracy to commit fraud in federal district court.

Representing several witnesses in connection with complex cases being prosecuted in the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the New York County District Attorney’s Office.

Representing clients in a complex civil litigation involving a partnership dispute relating to a top New York City restaurant.

Defending several individuals charged with offenses prosecuted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

Defending foreign nationals against charges of conspiracy to commit grand larceny and tax evasion in the alleged multi-million dollar sale of artwork.

Defended the leading concrete testing company at lengthy trial against Enterprise Corruption charges in connection with alleged fraud at hundreds of construction projects in New York City.